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BMW 3161983 · 1.8L Petrol

PSL 397Y

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1983 BMW 316? It's a Petrol with a 1766cc engine showing 79,612 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT

Expired

Expires 03/04/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 79,612
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1983
Engine: 1766cc

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Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

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Imported

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Exported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 5/16/2026, 1:04:31 AM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1983 BMW 316 (PSL 397Y), we found 5 MOT results in the period of October 2019 to April 2025.

With 5 passes and 0 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 100%. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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